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20 Francs (Paracelsus) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500th anniversary of the birth of Paracelsus

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1993

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 290,000

Material

Diameter: 32.8 mm

Weight: 20 g

Silver weight: 16.70 g

Thickness: 2.8 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (83.5% Silver, 16.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #73

Numista: #19507

Value

Exchange value: 20 CHF = $25.85

Bullion value: $48.14

Inflation-adjusted value: 25.53 CHF

Obverse

Description:

Four-line inscription.

Inscription:

FR 20

CONFŒDERATIO

HELVETICA

1993

B

Translation:

Swiss Confederation

1993

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Designer: Heinz Jost

Reverse

Description:

Paracelsus bust in profile.

Inscription:

PARACELSUS 1493-1541

Jost

Script: Latin

Designer: Heinz Jost

Edge

Embossed lettering.

Legend:

★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★

Translation:

The Lord will provide.

Language: Latin

Mints

Name	Mark
Bern	B

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1993	B	260,000
1993	B	30,000	Proof

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20 Francs

1992